1. BRUCE SCHOOL REFERENDUM February 7, 2015

2. REFERENDUM AMOUNT & TIMELINE  The current referendum for the Bruce School District runs through the 2015- 2016 school year  The new referendum will start with the 2016-2017 school year

3.  $400,000 for 5 years  An increase of $50,000 per year REFERENDUM AMOUNT & TIMELINE

4. AFFECT ON TAXES  0.1569 for every $1,000 of value  Increased taxes:  $50,000 home = $7.85 yearly  $75,000 home = $11.77 yearly  $100,000 home = $15.69 yearly

5. MILL RATE HISTORY FOR RUSK COUNTY Year Bruce Chetek- Wey.FlambeauLadysmith 2014-20159.0510.9711.8613.22 2013-20149.4510.1411.8912.71 2012-20139.8710.1412.5412.95 2011-20128.4710.0511.5312.54 2010-20118.499.4710.9214.71

6. REVENUE LIMIT HISTORY FOR RUSK COUNTY (Per pupil spending) 2014-2015 Bruce 9,408 C-Wey. 9,340 Flambeau 10,283 Ladysmith 10,314 2013-20149,2709,26510,20810,239 2012-20139,1929,17710,11710,154 2011-20129,0889,12710,08310,099 2010-20119,5729,65810,51610,675

7. NEED FOR REFERENDUM DOLLARS  Continue yearly maintenance projects  Transportation needs – purchase bus yearly & cameras in buses  Technology upgrades – infrastructure, wireless access schoolwide, and computer purchases  Projects to ensure the safety of our students  Maintain curriculum needs

8. CURRENT REFERENDUM USES  Roof Repair  Window & Door Replacement  HVAC system upgrades  Tuck Pointing  Updated Fire Alarm System

9. CURRENT REFERENDUM USES  Purchase a new bus annually & 2 vans  Technology upgrades continue – wireless access increased & purchase of new computers, 1-to-1 computers at the high school, Computer Carts for Elementary and Middle School

10. CURRENT REFERENDUM USES  Distance Learning Upgrades, PolyCom purchase  Maintain curriculum offerings

11. BRUCE SCHOOL SAVINGS SINCE 2011 REFERENDUM PASSED  Food Service - Program changes and increased student participation for breakfast and lunch - $100,000 per year  Health Insurance – Plan changes, employee pays 12% of premiums, original member of Northwest Insurance Co- op - $100,000 per year  Cash in Lieu of Insurance – 12 participants currently - $96,000 per year

12. BRUCE SCHOOL SAVINGS SINCE 2011 REFERENDUM PASSED  Short-Term Borrowing – Established line of credit borrowing, have not had to do short term borrowing in 2 years - $35,000 per year  Refinanced Unfunded Liability – save $15,000 per year  Wisconsin Retirement – Employees pay 50% of retirement contributions - $180,000 per year  Tech Ed/Ag. Program – Went from 3 positions to 2 positions - $70,000 per year

13. WE’VE GOT A GREAT SCHOOL

14. 2013-14 STATE REPORT CARDS  Bruce Elementary School – Exceeds Expectations  Bruce Middle School – Exceeds Expectations  Bruce High School – Exceeds Expectations

15. OTHER STATEWIDE RECOGNITION  Bruce Middle School – Wisconsin Spotlight School  Bruce Elementary School – Wisconsin School of Recognition  Bruce Middle School – Wisconsin School of Recognition  Bruce High School – US News & World Report Best High Schools